Saturday, July 18, 2009

DRHWNJHC Part 2

17 July 2009 drhwnjhc part 2

Sorry for being tardy...and I don't have a note, so I guess it's one of those unexcused tardies?

Do What You Want (Have You Ever Really Loved A Woman)
Strong Enough
For You*
If I Had A Dime
Can We Get Down
Turn Around**
Sign O' The Times**
Good Thing**
Pretty Girl (You're The [Effing] Best, One on One, I Want You To Want Me, Natural Woman, The Most Beautiful Girl in the World, Sexual Healing, Let's Get It On)**

*unplugged and un-mic'd
**w/ JJ

Very different show than last week in many respects. The crowd was so keyed in that David played "For You" from the front of the stage, sans amplification. I haven't heard "Do What You Want" or "Sign O' The Times" in a while. And of course, the presence of JJ Johnson on stage, off stage, in the room, in the building, in the city ensures a wonderful evening.

See you next Wednesday.

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DRHWNJHC Part 1

10 July 2009 drhwnjhc part 1

Tonight was the first night of David Ryan Harris on Wednesday Nights in July at Hotel Cafe. The setlist:

The Way You Make Me Feel
Used to This
For You
Subterranean Homesick Alien
Turn Around (If You Think You're Lonely Now)
Be Beautiful
Pretty Girl (How Sweet It Is, You Send Me, Everybody Here Wants You, Let's Get It On, Natural Woman, Slow Hand, Your Body is a Wonderland)
Sweetest Berry
If I Had A Dime

(all solo, all hot fiyah)

The MJ cover was an incredible way to start off the night. David also played an inspired "SHA" as a similar tribute. I haven't heard "Be Beautiful" in forever ever... "Pretty Girl" had a break in the middle of the bridge - explaining it to those who weren't there would only be more confusing. Loved the solo in "Sweetest Berry". Also found out that "If I Had A Dime" is also titled "Bitch I Want Breakfast".

But the best line of the night was before "Pretty Girl" - to the fine, curvy girls: "...don't lose anything...but articles of clothing..."

See you next Wednesday...maybe we'll get PYT?

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From the Mountains.......

Sunday, July 05, 2009

From The Mountains.......
Current mood: adventurous
Category: Blogging
Happy Belated Birthday Mrs. USA

I am happy to report that all has been well and productive since I blogged to you last. I've been up in the North Georgia mountains gathering my thoughts, song ideas, and generally getting my nature on.
I took a break last week to go down to Atlanta and Columbus (Ft. Benning) to play a couple shows. Thanks to everybody for coming out. I had a great time at both of the shows and I can't wait to do it again. It was humbling meeting the soldiers and some of their families at Ft. Benning. Thank you so much for everything you do. I was honored to be able to entertain you.
I am excited to get back to the big city of Los Angeles, my faith in three chords renewed.
I'll be looking for my Los Angelinos, Los Angelicans, and Los Souls to join me at Hotel Cafe this month EVERY WEDNESDAY at 9. Should be, in the words of Don Cornelius, a "stone cold gas".

My last blog was extra link heavy,
so i'll just leave you with one this time ------------------->R.I.P. Michael

peace, love.
David

Currently listening:
Santigold
By Santigold
Release date: 2008-04-29

Source: myspace.com/davidryanharris

Stuff

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Stuff
Current mood: adventurous
Category: Blogging
I found the "post new blog" button on my myspace page again!

It's been SO long.

I have this thing that I do where I wonder who really wants to know about what's going on in my world anyway which results in Blog Silence which is then followed by me writing (typing actually) extremely long sentences void of punctuation that you have to read twice to get what I was trying to say in the first place.
I'm taking medicine for it though.

So......
I'm headed to Pittsburgh, PA on Saturday to play (open) a show with the talented and gracious Indigo Girls at the Carnegie Music Hall of Homestead on Sunday. I reconnected with the Girls this past year on Cayamo and I'm really looking forward to playing and seeing them play. Their new record is badass.

After that I'm off to a river house near the Chatahoochee River to write and record for a new David Ryan Harris record. (I know that last sentence seems like I was talking about myself in third person, but David Ryan Harris didn't really see any way around it). I have every intention of filming some of it so that you can see the progress, but don't hold me to it. There's something weird about taping yourself when you're all alone........at least that what David says.

I'm gonna take a break from my self imposed writing exile to play The Loft in lovely Midtown TheAttle (Rhymes with Seattle). I like saying "TheAtlle" more than "The A-T-L". Try it.
Again.
Cool, huh?
You can use it if you like (and I know you do).
Anyway, that show is on Friday The 26th at 8:30. I'll be joined by JJ Johnson on drums and Sean Hurley on bass. Good times.

After that.....the three of us are heading to Fort Benning to play a show with Edwin McCain for the troops and anyone close enough to hear it.

After THAT, I'm back to Los Angeles and reprising my residency at Hotel Cafe on Wednesdays in July.

I don't really know what happens after that, but if the medicine works, I'll let you know what's on my schedule as soon as I find out.

peace.
DRH

I went link crazy.

Currently listening:
Momofuku
By Elvis Costello & the Imposters
Release date: 2008-05-06
5:51 AM
24 Comments
12 Kudos

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Tuesday, July 14, 2009

Holla!

Well it's been a minute, hasn't it? Ah, life just happens like that sometimes, but it's good to be back, and I have much, much to catch up on! :D In the meantime I've updated the diggety downloads on the right side of the page, and have a few more coming so hang tight.

And stumbling across this just made me smile, yo:



Source

What a great tribute. Man, I loved me some MJ. I still have my jacket and a watch from the Victory Tour and my Michael Jackson puffy sticker collection. (I am not ashamed.) RIP MJ. :(


Also, DRH has some shows coming up as I'm sure you've seen on his myspace page. Won't be able to make it to most, but if any of you take pictures and would like to share, lemme know.

Oh, and P.S. It's been over a year and people still come to this page everyday. At first I thought my eyes were lie-telling, but it is true! So thank you so much to all the DRH fans still spreading the love, and I'll try to do my part by keeping this updated.

Peace.